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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End hits the shelves on 10th May. And while we’ve talked a lot about the single-player campaign, many multiplayer details have remained under wraps. That ends today, as we fill you in on what to expect as well as the philosophy behind some of the new directions we took with multiplayer.

Right off the bat, we want to highlight that all future maps and modes will be included with Uncharted 4 at no additional cost, and all vanity and gameplay in-game store items will be unlockable through gameplay!

This means that the Uncharted 4 multiplayer community won’t be fragmented by different types of DLC, and that those who are loyal in participating in the community will be rewarded. Our DLC release approach will represent an entirely new direction for Naughty Dog, and we are confident it will have a hugely positive impact and keep the Uncharted 4 multiplayer community thriving.

It was a long process to determine how all this should work. We went back and forth with how we wanted players to experience this, and we created a few core philosophies.

• Fairness first: We strongly believe that players must be on an even playing field. To do this, we made Relics, a currency that can only be earned through gameplay and will be able to unlock all DLC, present and future. We will be putting future gameplay items ranging from Mysticals to Boosters into DLC Gameplay Chests. Each Chest will contain new gameplay items.
• An evolving experience: We intend to keep the Uncharted 4 multiplayer experience as fresh as possible for as long as possible. Over time, Naughty Dog will release a variety of new maps, modes and gameplay items at no additional cost (including co-op), that will introduce new rules and play styles.
• DLC accessible to everyone: It was our goal from the start to give players the ability to earn DLC items through gameplay. No DLC item is available exclusively using Uncharted Points.
• Unified community: The idea of delivering our DLC this way was greatly influenced by the goal of having a unified community. Maps and modes will be available to everyone on the same day. This will ensure that all players are kept together and experience new content at the same time.

We also feel that a unified community happens through engagement. Beyond our engagement with players through social media and our forums, we’ll soon introduce Cinema so that players can review matches and use a tool that will allow them to create custom Uncharted multiplayer footage. This has been a popular tool in previous Uncharted multiplayer games, and we are excited to make it available in the near future.

How it all works

We considered a number of systems for our multiplayer DLC economy and have refined them to keep things as simple as possible. The core component revolves around acquiring Relics.

You acquire Relics by either completing daily Challenges or winning matches, and you can spend them on DLC Chests. You will be able to pick between a DLC Vanity Chest or a DLC Gameplay Chest; when you open it, you’ll earn new items. Neither chest type will ever give you a duplicate item.

Triple Pack

For those of you who purchased the Triple Pack (also included in the Digital Deluxe Edition), you’ll gain future access to:

• The first-ever single-player story add-on for the Uncharted series
• Two multiplayer packs to enhance your multiplayer experience:

MP Pack #1 includes:

• Long Gun
• Booster
• Skin
• Hat
• Taunt

MP Pack #2 includes:

• Pistol
• Booster
• Mystical
• Hat
• Taunt

Roadmap

You will see in our roadmap graphic below that we have full intention of supporting Uncharted 4 multiplayer for some time, and want to be clear with those intentions. We are going to release quite a bit of content this year, including gameplay items, modes and maps.

Uncharted 4 multiplayer modes at launch

We also want to showcase the modes that will be available at launch. We’ve brought back modes from previous Uncharted multiplayer games, while introducing new ideas to others. Any and all of the modes can be incredibly intense.

• Ranked: In Ranked Team Deathmatch, Ranks range from Bronze III to Diamond I. You’ll be awarded points for winning a match, and points will be deducted for losing. When you acquire the necessary number of points, you’ll enter into Qualifiers – which is where things get really interesting. At this point, a player is given the opportunity to increase his or her Rank by winning a certain number of the next few matches. Failing to do so will knock the player out of Qualifiers, and he or she must earn points again for another attempt.

For example, if you are Rank Bronze I and earn enough points to enter Qualifiers, you must win three of your next five matches to reach Rank Silver III. Failing to win at least three of your next five matches will result in a failure in Qualifiers, and will force you to earn points to try again.

It’s a system that we think the competitive among you will enjoy as much as we have in the office.

• Command: In this mode, you’ll capture Command Sites for a steady flow of points, or knock out enemy Captains for a large point bonus. Command emphasises teamwork and a large part of that comes from protecting your Captain.

There are a number of Command Sites across each map. When your team captures one, your team’s score will increase. Command Sites captured by the enemy team must be neutralized before you can capture them for your side. Command Sites are captured faster when more members of the team are inside them.

Whichever player contributes the most points to the team’s objective is the Team Captain. The Captain will receive bonuses — cheaper In-Match Store Items, the ability to revive teammates faster, and more health when downed. When a Captain is designated, the Captain starts at Level 1, but as the Captain gains objective points without being KO’ed, the Captain goes up a Level to a max level of three, which increases the effectiveness of the Captain bonuses. However, at higher levels, the Captain is more visible to the enemy:

Level 1: Enemies see a Captain icon by the Captain’s name

Level 2: Enemies can always see the Captain on radar

Level 3: Captains are automatically Marked until they lose Captain status

Captain status is lost when the Captain is knocked out, which scores the enemy points depending on the level of the Captain. This mode can have some intense comebacks given the large point value a Captain can reach.

• Team Deathmatch: A fight to the end with teammates at your side. The goal is to score a certain number of points to win, with each enemy KO being worth one point.
• Plunder: In Plunder, grab the idol and return it to your treasure chest for one point. You can throw and climb with the Idol.
• Warm Up Playlist: We have made a lot of new gameplay mechanics available, and the Warm Up playlist gives players the opportunity to explore them. You will only be able to play in this playlist for a certain number of matches, to help you understand the multiplayer mechanics before joining the fight.
• Trials: Set up as pseudo competitive matches, players go up against enemy NPC opponents with the goal of getting a high score using specific multiplayer mechanics. Each of the 10 Trials will include different levels of difficulty and will award Relics for completion.

Well, that was a lot to cover! I’m sure a number of you will have questions, please ask them below in the comments. We at Naughty Dog, and the MP team in particular, are really excited to finally share all this information with you. The direction we’re taking in Uncharted 4 multiplayer is going to be a fast and fun ride – we hope you’ll join us!

Gamers continue to celebrate and debate The Last of Us Part II, but some among us are already looking for the next thrill. If you're longing for more Last of Us-style stealth/adventure gameplay, these modern classics are just the thing to scratch that itch.

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6. Resident Evil 2: Remake

Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC

Last of Us is one of those "zombie" series where the word doesn't necessarily refer to a shambling, George Romero-style brain eater, but rather a macabre mutation of the human form. It's great if you like a hardy spine chill. For continued gaming jeepers, check out Resident Evil 2: Remake. You'll get a good jump scare at every possible moment.

Even if you've already played the original Resident Evil 2, the 2019 remake dreams up a terrifying host of new scares. Everything has been modernized, making the experience feel completely fresh. Outside of being a horror game, Resident Evil 2: Remake is a straight-up great game.

5. Dishonored 2

Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC

One of the coolest things about Last of Us is how it takes multiple perspectives into consideration in forming an overall narrative. Dishonored 2 does the same thing, allowing you to play as both Corvo and his daughter, Emily. Each has a different playstyle and dialogue, allowing you to get a complete view of the world they live in.

Dishonored 2 also features some of the best first-person stealth in gaming. If you were fond of sneaking around in tall grass and under cars as Ellie, you'll likely find Dishonored 2 highly satisfying.

4. Telltale's The Walking Dead Complete Series

Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One

This collection includes every narrative nugget in Telltale's point-and-click adventure, The Walking Dead. The collection starts with the acclaimed first season and goes all the way up to the recently completed Season 4. If you play through the whole series, you'll notice hefty thematic parallels with both Last of Us games. Like the first Last of Us, The Walking Dead Season 1's primary focus is the emotional relationship between a young girl and a father figure she acquired during the apocalypse. Like Joel and Ellie, Lee and Clementine have an equal number of parental moments as zombie apocalypse survival teaching moments.

Like Last of Us 2, The Walking Dead Season 4 is themed around legacy. It asks what you owe to those that raised you. Is it inevitable that you'll fill the same role they did? If you want to feel those heavy emotional beats provided by either Last of Us game, this is the collection for you.

3. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Platform: PS4

If while playing or watching Last of Us 2 you've thought "Wow, Naughty Dog sure has improved since the last one. What happened?" Uncharted: Lost Legacy is what happened.

The game unites the gameplay innovations showcased in The Last of Us and Uncharted 4, executing everything in one nearly perfect title. Series lead Nathan Drake takes a break from the limelight, and instead the game focuses on heroines Chloe Frazier, Nadine Ross, and Sam Drake . The game is bite-sized, taking around nine hours to complete, but it includes all the classic Uncharted beats. Lost Legacy also grants you access to Uncharted 4's multiplayer servers, if you still want more.

2. Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition

Platform(s): PS4, PC(later this year)

There's something about using whatever means necessary to defeat a nearly unstoppable mutant enemy in Last of Us that's absolutely thrilling. That whole David vs. Goliath vibe permeates Horizon: Zero Dawn, as you try to best numerous gigantic mechanical beasts with a tricked-out bow and arrow. You'll often find it terrifying to fight robo-animals larger than Carnegie Hall, but that's the fun.

You'll have to be resourceful by utilizing trick arrows to take down your foes. In addition to the robots, you'll also fight a militarized cult that's not unlike the Seraphites in The Last of Us 2. The complete edition will also come packaged with The Frozen Wilds DLC, facilitating a full exploration of the world before Forbidden Westlaunches on PS5 next year.

1.Batman: Arkham Collection

Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC

Playable characters in Last of Us are so satisfyingly effective in combat. If you're good at the game, you can stealthily defeat an entire squadron without a scratch. While you can't explicitly kill anyone in Batman: Arkham Knight (though he's is definitely injuring them for life), you'll be able to expertly corral foes in much the same way. Similar to Last of Us 2, Arkham Knight also focuses on the lead character's struggles to reconcile the ghosts of his past.

Gotham City is expansive, it's hard to grow tired of patroling the for minor crimes or the numerous lengthy side missions. When you do complete everything in Story Mode, there's a combat trial mode, allowing you to relive your favorite gameplay aspects at your leisure and encouraging you to try new techniques. The collection also comes with the first two games in the Arkham franchise and all the accompanying DLC, making for such a good time that you'll go gleefully batty.